What Is the Purpose of Test Norms

question 57

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of test norms?

• A) to provide a structure that makes it easy to identify test bias
• B) to provide a reference point or structure for understanding one test taker's score
• C) to show that many people have taken the test and their scores were normally distributed
• D) to provide evidence of reliability and validity for the test

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